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Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla set to make 'strong and competitive' bid for Royal Challengers Bengaluru

January 22, 2026 8:27 pm

The effort to find a new owner for RCB, currently valued at around USD 105 million as per Forbes India, began in November last year by current owners United Spirits Ltd (USL), the Indian arm of global beverage major Diageo.

Karan Johar on selling 50% stake of Dharma Productions to businessman Adar Poonawalla

'Upset' Karan Johar says he's accountable for profits after Adar Poonawalla bought 50% stake in Dharma: 'Can't say if I'll make Homebound in the future'

October 06, 2025 12:24 pm

Filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about his deal with businessman Adar Poonawalla, selling 50% stake of his production company Dharma Productions and what will drive his future decisions at the production house.

Karan Johar seemed to admit that his movies don't make much of a profit. (Credit: Instagram/@karanjohar)

Karan Johar admits Dharma doesn't make much profit, says his P&L statements leave people shocked: 'Is that it?'

September 05, 2025 1:24 pm

Filmmaker Karan Johar spoke about the passion with which he produces movies, and how surprised some people are when they see his profit and loss statements.

Do You Wanna Partner trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty turn entrepreneurs in Karan Johar's new comedy-drama. Watch

August 29, 2025 5:12 pm

Backed by producers Karan Johar, Adar Poonawala, and Apoorva Mehta, Do You Wanna Partner will premiere on Prime Video from September 12.

Adar Poonawalla echoes Khushi Kapoor's vaccine argument from Nadaaniyan, says he's allowed to make creative inputs in Dharma movies

June 11, 2025 3:38 pm

Adar Poonawalla appeared to echo the opinions of Khushi Kapoor's character from Nadaaniyan, as he spoke about the disadvantages of distributing vaccines to the public for free, even during a pandemic.

'Karan Johar will still have creative control': Adar Poonawalla reveals Dharma's future plans, says 'it's all about having the right budgets, not overspending'

June 11, 2025 7:21 pm

Adar Poonawalla, who owns a 50% stake in Dharma Productions, opened up about his plans for the company's future, and said that they will launch a music label and penetrate smaller towns.

As work-life balance debate rages, Adar Poonawalla says one can't be 'productive' beyond 8-9 hours

January 28, 2025 3:00 pm

Longer working hours do not automatically translate to more productive work. Here's what to consider

Karan Johar reveals why he sold 50% stake in Dharma, says margins on films like Brahmastra are low: 'Real money is in middle-budget movies'

November 17, 2024 3:54 pm

Karan Johar opened up about the future that he envisions for Dharma Productions, after selling a 50% stake in the company to Adar Poonawalla.

Karan Johar says he was 'traumatised' in meetings with Adar Poonawalla ahead of Dharma deal: 'I had no idea what was happening'

November 15, 2024 6:41 pm

Karan Johar candidly admitted that he felt out of place in meetings with Adar Poonawalla, in the days and weeks leading up to their partnership on Dharma Productions.

Adar Poonawala aquires Dharma Productions: Adar-Karan

Serum Institute's Adar Poonawalla to buy 50% stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions

October 21, 2024 4:25 pm

Adar Poonawala aquires Dharma Production: Serene Productions will invest Rs 1,000 crore ($119 million) in production house Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment (Dharma).